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How Hayfam Books uses personal information.
Last updated: 21 July 2026
Who is responsible for your information?
Hayfam Books is an independent publishing imprint based in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom. For privacy questions or requests, email [email protected].
Information we collect
We may collect your name and email address when you join a readers’ list, the contents of messages you send, and technical information normally recorded by website and hosting systems.
We do not ask for sensitive personal information through this website.
How we use the information
- Send book news and reader updates you requested.
- Manage advance-reading or review-copy invitations.
- Reply to reader, media and professional enquiries.
- Protect the website and investigate technical problems.
- Keep appropriate records of correspondence and consent.
Our reasons for using it
When you join an email list, we rely on your consent. You may withdraw that consent at any time through the unsubscribe link or by contacting Hayfam Books.
When you contact us directly, we use the information to respond to your request. Technical and security information may be used where necessary to operate and protect the website.
Email lists and MailerLite
Hayfam Books uses MailerLite to manage subscriber lists and send email updates. You can unsubscribe using the link included in each email. MailerLite’s privacy information is available at mailerlite.com.
Cookies and similar technologies
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Who receives your information?
Information may be handled by service providers needed to run the website and mailing list. Information is not sold to advertisers.
How long information is kept
Mailing-list information is normally kept until you unsubscribe or ask for removal. General correspondence is kept only while it remains useful for the enquiry, record-keeping or an ongoing professional relationship.
Your rights
You may have rights to ask for access, correction, deletion, restriction, objection, transfer of information or withdrawal of consent. Email [email protected] to make a request.
You may also raise a concern with the UK Information Commissioner’s Office at ico.org.uk.
Changes to this notice
This notice may be updated when the website, mailing systems or legal requirements change. The date at the top shows the latest revision.